White Heron vs Wickham Gray

White HeronBenjamin MoorevsWickham GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 9.1Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. White Heron reads as white-yellow, while Wickham Gray reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 87 vs 68, White Heron will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — White Heron's yellow character against Wickham Gray's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

White Heron vs Wickham Gray in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. White Heron and Wickham Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. White Heron returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

White HeronBenjamin Moore Oxford White boho living room

@jaredspaintinghamilton

Wickham GrayWickham Gray Living Room Fireplace

@peteybones1

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that White Heron will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Wickham Gray would.

White HeronBenjamin Moore White Heron bedroom inspiration

@catherinepowelldesign

Wickham GrayHc-171 Bedroom

@newfoundlandstagingco

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that White Heron will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Wickham Gray would.

White HeronBenjamin Moore Oxford White cozy bathroom color

@brushstrokesandbigdreams

Wickham GrayBm Wickham Gray Bathroom

@hillhavenhouse

Color Details

White Heron
Benjamin Moore · OC-57
Hex#F0F1EA
LRV86.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-57
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Wickham Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-171
Hex#D4D8D2
LRV67.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-171
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

White Heron vs Wickham Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White Heron on one side and Wickham Gray on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More White Heron comparisons

See how White Heron stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
White Heron
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Heron reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
White Heron
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

White Heron reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
White Heron
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

White Heron is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
White Heron
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

White Heron is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
White Heron
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

White Heron is the lighter choice

Mizzle
White Heron
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

White Heron is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
White Heron
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

White Heron is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
White Heron
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

White Heron is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
White Heron
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

White Heron is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
White Heron
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

White Heron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
White Heron
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

White Heron is the lighter choice

Pale Green
White Heron
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

White Heron is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
White Heron
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

White Heron is the lighter choice

Cement grey
White Heron
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

White Heron is the lighter choice

Black grey
White Heron
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

White Heron is the lighter choice

Piazza
White Heron
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

White Heron reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
White Heron
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

White Heron is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
White Heron
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

White Heron is the lighter choice

Senses
White Heron
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

White Heron is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
White Heron
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

White Heron is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
White Heron
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

White Heron is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
White Heron
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

White Heron is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
White Heron
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

White Heron is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
White Heron
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

White Heron is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
White Heron
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

White Heron is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
White Heron
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

White Heron is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
White Heron
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

White Heron reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
White Heron
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

White Heron reads slightly lighter

Paper
White Heron
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Nearly identical in tone

Passageway
White Heron
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

White Heron is the lighter choice